‘Evening of tears, joy’: Benjamin Netanyahu accepts war mismanagement amid backlash; IDF launches Op ‘Returning Home’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged divisions over a Gaza ceasefire deal, urging national unity as hostages are set to return. He described the moment as a mix of sorrow for prisoner exchanges and joy for the hostages' homecoming. The IDF launched 'Operation Returning Home' after two years of pressure, emphasizing ongoing security challenges.